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Changes in cardiorespiratory fitness and activity levels over the first year after discharge in ambulatory persons with recent incomplete spinal cord injury

Health and Fitness

Changes in cardiorespiratory fitness and activity levels over the first year after discharge in ambulatory persons with recent incomplete spinal cord injury

M. F. Wouda, E. Lundgaard, et al.

This exciting analysis reveals how individuals with incomplete spinal cord injury improved their cardiorespiratory fitness over the year following rehabilitation, despite minimal changes in daily activity. Conducted by Matthijs F. Wouda, Eivind Lundgaard, Frank Becker, and Vegard Strøm, this study sheds light on the adaptive potential of ambulatory SCI patients.

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Abstract
This secondary analysis of a clinical trial investigated changes in cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) and activity levels in ambulatory persons with incomplete spinal cord injury (SCI) during the first year after discharge from inpatient rehabilitation. Thirty participants underwent maximal exercise tests and 6-minute walk tests (6MWT) at baseline, 3 months, and 12 months post-discharge. Total daily energy expenditure (TDEE) and daily steps were also monitored. While no significant between-group differences were found across exercise interventions, pooled data revealed significant increases in peak VO2, 6MWT distance, and TDEE over time. Daily steps did not show a significant increase. Ambulatory persons with SCI increased CRF levels over the first year post-discharge despite minimal increases in activity levels.
Publisher
Springer Nature
Published On
Jul 09, 2020
Authors
Matthijs F. Wouda, Eivind Lundgaard, Frank Becker, Vegard Strøm
Tags
cardiorespiratory fitness
spinal cord injury
rehabilitation
maximal exercise tests
daily energy expenditure
ambulatory persons
physical activity

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